Briefing: Adding 1,000 immigrants tied to 142 more health workers, fewer elderly deaths
Strategic angle: New research finds that an influx of immigrants can significantly reduce elderly mortality rates in metropolitan areas.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 4 months ago
1,000 new immigrants can reduce elderly deaths by about 10.
The newcomers include foreign-born health care workers.
Increased health worker availability improves care for the elderly.